by Violet Li
The 2024 Casey Community Awards are now open for nomination to all Casey residents, not just Australian citizens.
Nominations can be made for individuals or community groups for their contribution to the Casey community in either a professional or volunteer capacity.
Outstanding contributions and community service may include but are not limited to, charitable and voluntary services, education, the environment, sport, multiculturalism, arts, or fund-raising.
There are categories that include young people, seniors, and underrepresented groups such as people with disabilities, and our LGBTIQA+ communities.
Nominations are open in the following categories: Casey Citizen of the Year, Casey Young Citizen of the Year, Casey Senior of the Year, Casey Woman of the Year, Casey Environment and Sustainability Champion, Casey Diversity and Inclusion Award, Lindsay King Art Award, and Casey Community Group of the Year.
City of Casey Chair of Administrators Noelene Duff PSM said the council had been celebrating community contributors for more than 20 years through its awards program.
“During that time, we have recognized many outstanding individuals and groups in fields like sport, arts, multiculturalism, humanities, and community service,” she said.
“These prestigious awards are focused on offering more opportunities to acknowledge and inclusively celebrate all our community members.”
Ms Duff said through these awards, Casey recognizes and celebrates the remarkable individuals and groups whose contributions have improved the quality of life in the City of Casey.
“These people and groups consistently go above and beyond in their contribution to the Casey community as volunteers, professionals, or community members,” she said.
Nominations for the 2024 Casey Community Awards are open until Monday 16 October 2023. All finalists will be invited to attend the awards ceremony, which will be held in March 2024.
To nominate somebody for a Casey Community Award or learn more about the nomination categories, eligibility, and how to nominate an individual or group, visit the following page: https://conversations.casey.vic.gov.au/casey-community-awards
